The Teaneck Historical Society To Sponsor Walking Tour About World War II Plane Crash
Nearly five months after Pearl Harbor and with German U-boats reportedly sighted from New Jersey beaches, two fighter planes crashed over Teaneck. People thought the township was under attack as debis rained down. Houses were in flames, but there were no fatalities. Some considered this the "first taste of modern war."
"It's an unusual piece of local history," said Professor Levin. "We'll consider what the newspapers reported, what my interviews with the pilots' sons revealed and what the Air Force's secret report--classified for more than 50 years--disclosed. A resident of Teaneck since 1998, Professor Levin has a B.A. degree in American history and is a faculty member at Rutgers University Business School.
Walk-ins are welcome. People can join in or leave the tour at any time. The route will go from the Rodda Center to Julia Street, then south along Queen Anne Rd to Cherry Lane, before returning to the Center.
The Teaneck Historical Society is dedicated to celebrating and preserving township history. It conveys this history to the public through programs, exhibits, publications and cooperative events.
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